Project Manager

About us

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 300 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing better, more effective treatments to improve outcomes for cancer patients. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across Biomedicine, and with the clinical activities of our four partner Hospital trusts, known as UCL Partners: University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) as well as the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK. Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website

About the role

Gynae-oncology Trials Group UK (GTG-UK) is a national clinical research group specialising in ovarian, endometrial, cervical and vulval cancer trials. Our goal is to improve gynaecological cancer outcomes for patients across the UK through:

• Clinical trials
• International collaboration
• Early Career researcher development
• Patient, public and charitable involvement

The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) closed in June 2023, after over 20 years, leaving a huge gap in the co-ordination of cancer research across the UK. GTG-UK was formed to maintain the functions of the former NCRI Gynaecological Group, as per a national directive, and to continue formally representing the UK gynae-oncology community within international groups, such as, European Network of Gynaecological Oncology Trials (ENGOT) and the Gynaecologic Cancer Intergroup (GCIG). GTG-UK also collaborates widely with other clinical trials groups and charities in the UK. GTG-UK is a registered charity (charity number: 1216641), for further information .


The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance


Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter : In the Cover Letter, please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you"can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)


We welcome applications from all candidates. Please note that applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should be aware that this role is not normally considered eligible for sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants who would require sponsorship to take up this role should be aware that UCL is therefore unlikely to be able to sponsor an appointment to this post.

About you

You will be a highly organised and proactive project management professional with experience supporting the delivery of clinical research studies or complex programmes within a regulated environment. You will have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with investigators, sponsors, research teams and international collaborators.


You will be confident managing multiple priorities, coordinating competing workstreams and maintaining accurate documentation, while ensuring activities are delivered to agreed timelines and quality standards. With excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, you will be able to work independently, resolve routine operational issues and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and ways of working.


You will be committed to collaborative working and motivated by the opportunity to support innovative clinical research that improves outcomes for women with gynaecological cancers across the UK and internationally.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Please visit Reward and Benefits | Work at UCL - UCL - University College London to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.


We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.


These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.


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